Molly-Mae Hague says she and Tommy Fury are ‘on the fence’ about sending Bambi, 3, to school because they don’t want her to ‘lose herself’

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Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are unsure about sending their three-year-old daughter, Bambi, to school, as they worry she might lose her unique personality.

Molly-Mae, 26, is considering educational options for her daughter. While she’d like her to attend a Catholic school if it’s a good fit, she’s also open to homeschooling to ensure her daughter maintains her unique personality and enthusiasm.

She described the idea of sending her child to a formal childcare arrangement five days a week as frightening. She and her partner, Tommy, both 26, are very protective of their child and prefer to maintain their own consistent discipline style.

I was watching Molly-Mae’s latest vlog, and she was talking about visiting a school with Bambi. She immediately admitted it might be a bit of a controversial topic, which, honestly, doesn’t surprise me! She always says even the smallest thing she does seems to get people talking.

Okay, so things with school have been so up in the air for us lately. Honestly, we’ve been totally undecided about what to do, and it’s been stressing me out! We’ve gone back and forth a million times, trying to figure out the best path forward, and I’m still not sure where we’ll end up. It’s just… a really complicated situation, and I don’t want to get into all the details right now.

As someone who grew up attending public schools, I completely understand feeling lost about the future. It’s totally normal to feel stuck when you’re trying to figure out your next steps, and it’s okay to not have all the answers right away. I’ve been there, and many of my clients feel the same way – it’s all part of the journey!

Molly-Mae, who is expecting her second child, explained that Tommy’s religious beliefs are playing a role in a decision they’re making. She clarified that her feelings have nothing to do with Tommy’s Traveller heritage.

Two years ago, Tommy had suggested that Bambi shouldn’t attend school due to his Traveller heritage.

Molly-Mae said: ‘The kind of school we would want Bambi to go to, there are not many left. 

Tommy is firm about wanting their child to attend a Catholic school because it’s important to his faith, and I agree with him. Catholic schools aren’t common in our area, but it’s a priority for us.

We’ve been attending church regularly for the past few months, usually on Sundays. We’re planning to go again tomorrow morning.

She explained that Tommy is keen on involving their son, Bambi, in religious traditions. They plan to have their next child baptized, something they haven’t gotten around to doing for Bambi yet.

We’re planning to have a joint baptism when the baby arrives. However, I’m still unsure about what we’ll do regarding back to school.

You know, my husband and I recently visited a school, and honestly, it just reinforced how undecided we are about whether or not to send our daughter. It’s a big decision, and we’re really wrestling with it – I’m not even sure I want to say we’re considering not sending her, it feels like such a strong statement!

I really want my daughter to start school, but I’m not sure how to make that happen. I’m unsure about the best way to approach it, and I believe children are legally required to attend starting at age five.

Should we wait a moment and see what she does? I think she’s showing signs that she’s ready, so maybe we should just let her take the initiative.

I’m hesitant to criticize, because the school was truly impressive. It’s just that everything was so good, it almost felt unreal – it was hard to find anything to improve on.

Molly-Mae and Tommy want to make sure their daughter grows up with her own individual personality.

She was describing her daughter, Bambi, as having a wonderful personality. She admitted she was probably biased as a parent, but genuinely felt Bambi was exceptional, like all parents think of their children.

She’s so full of life and has such a radiant personality that I almost don’t want to send her to school – I just want her to stay young and innocent a little longer.

It’s just… watching her grow up is so hard! You reach a point where you have to let them go and be independent, but honestly, I’m terrified of her losing herself, of being molded into something… different, five days a week at school. We’ve already noticed how incredibly strict they are, and we are strict with Bambi too, but it’s a different kind of strictness, you know? We do things our way, in a way that feels right to us and lets her still be her.

It’s honestly a little scary to think about sending my child to school for so many hours each day, five days a week. We’re naturally very protective of our kids, and with Tommy, that instinct feels even stronger.

‘I just don’t really know where our heads are at with it. 

We visited the school to get a better understanding of things and try to motivate ourselves. But honestly, it ended up being discouraging because it seemed like a much bigger task than we initially thought.

It feels like just yesterday I was in school, and now I’m already trying to find one for my own child. It’s a bit overwhelming and I’m not sure where to start.

Honestly, things have been feeling a bit too much lately – overwhelming and honestly, a little frightening. So, I’ve decided to pause and take a step back. It’s about prioritizing my well-being and giving myself the space I need before moving forward.

We’re feeling a lot of pressure to find a school for her – everyone keeps saying we need to secure a spot in a good one. But it’s all becoming too much to handle.

Honestly, seeing Bambi thrive is everything to me. If she ever expressed a desire to go to school, of course we’d be right there cheering her on! More than anything, I just want her to be genuinely happy, and I’ll support whatever makes her light up.

We’d be thrilled if she enjoyed school and really flourished. That’s our biggest hope.

We could also consider sending her to school if we think that’s best, but it might not be the right fit. Perhaps homeschooling would be a better choice?

Molly-Mae anticipated that some people might assume the reason for something was due to Tommy’s views, especially considering his father’s side of the family has Traveller heritage.

Tommy’s schooling isn’t related to this situation. He and I share similar views, but he’s still undecided.

We’re hopeful we can find a solution. Tommy did attend school, though he left a little early, it was still a fairly normal school day for him.

I’m hesitant to bring this up, as it’s a sensitive topic and everyone has different opinions. I hope I don’t upset anyone by starting this conversation.

Molly-Mae admitted she is being shaped by her own negative school memories. 

She admitted she didn’t have a good experience with school and definitely doesn’t look back on it fondly. She doesn’t understand why people often say school was the best time of their lives, as it wasn’t for her.

‘I think my year group was quite a b**chy year group.

Ideally, school should be an enjoyable and memorable time, a carefree period before the responsibilities of adult life begin. But for me, it felt overwhelmingly stressful and serious.

Everyone sees things differently, and her experiences might be very unlike my own. I want to be careful not to make any choices that could limit her opportunities later on.

If she’s aiming for a career like veterinary medicine, doctor, or nursing – anything that requires good grades – we want to make sure she achieves them. That’s all I wanted to share.

I remember watching ‘At Home With The Furys’ last year, and it was so relatable to see Molly-Mae and Tommy disagreeing about how to approach their daughter Bambi’s learning. It just showed they were navigating the same parenting challenges as the rest of us!

I was really moved when she shared that her son, Tommy, had talked about maybe not going to school because of his Traveller heritage. It just highlighted the challenges he faces, and how his background impacts even something as simple as education.

The boxer said he planned to raise his child, Bambi, with the same strong family values he grew up with, prioritizing family above all else.

But Molly-Mae insisted she wanted Bambi to go to school.  

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2026-03-02 15:35